Independence Day causes reflection on national wins

This will be my 83rd Independence Day, and it may well be the very best.

In our Declaration of Independence opening it states: "We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, and that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."

Economic success is based not upon parents or class, but upon your ability, your drive, your determination and your character. Economic freedom is the great reducer of poverty.

With all the ills in the country, it would be tragic to forget to celebrate our national accomplishments. Consider some great things the U.S has given the world: remote controls, microwave ovens, cordless tools, communication satellites, LED, video games, polio vaccine, personal computer, ATM, cellphones, electronic ignition, MRI, GPS, DNA fingerprinting, MP3 player, hybrid cars, and today the international reserve currency is the U.S. dollar.

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Independence Day causes reflection on national wins

This will be my 83rd Independence Day, and it may well be the very best.